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| Code: |
9780760325964 |
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Format: Hardbound Pages: 352 Length: 10.5w x 12h |
| Author: |
John Lamm |
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CarpricornMBI |
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Book |
| ISBN: |
9780760325964 |
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| Price: |
$89.95 |
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"Mr. Lamm, a longtime automotive journalist who is currently an editor at large at Road & Track magazine, has experienced the cars firsthand, driving, riding in or photographing each one. He combines these personal experiences with a broad history ... The reward is having so much in one place. Throughout the book, there are short bits from Jay Leno, who offers a more entertaining perspective on these cars, many of which sit in his garage ... You don't have to be a gearhead to appreciate the collection of vibrant photographs." New York Times. “An in-depth historical look at the evolution of the modern supercar, loaded with fantastic photography.” Road & Track. “If you’ve any petrol in your veins, you are going to be addicted to this book.” Classic and Sports Car. They're incredibly fast, they're incredibly beautiful, and they turn heads and set speed records with every incarnation. Velocity: Supercar Revolution is the first complete history of the supercar and tells the story behind the most desirable cars in the world. With stunning photographs, detailed text, and a host of commentaries, famed automotive photographer John Lamm provides an in-depth historical, cultural, and technological account of these amazing machines. Organized by decade and by top speed, the book details these luxurious cars over the past 40 years as they reached speeds of 170, 180, 190, and finally 200-plus miles per hour, the informal mark of today's supercar. Here are the world's leading marques, as well as profiles of the designers and engineers who developed these cars, interviews with the racers and celebrities who drive them, and of course, hundreds of fabulous photographs of the supercars themselves. Included in the book are several hilarious and informative commentaries by Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show and one of the best-known automotive collectors and enthusiasts in the world, telling stories and opinions on these cars (many of which he owns). Velocity includes the following cars: Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari Daytona, 1967 Maserati Bora, 1971 Ferrari Boxer, 1973 Lamborghini Countach, 1974 Porsche 930 Turbo, 1975 BMW M1, 1978 Ferrari 288 GTO, 1983 Ferrari Testarossa, 1984 Ferrari F40, 1987 Jaguar XJ220, 1988 Porsche 959, 1988 Lamborghini Diablo, 1990 Dodge Viper, 1991 Bugatti EB110, 1991 The Vector, 1991 McLaren F1, 1992 Ferrari F50, 1996 Pagani Zonda, 1999 Aston Martin Vanquish, 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago, 2001 Saleen S7, 2007 Ferrari Enzo, 2002 Lamborghini Gallardo, 2003 Maserati Mc12, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, 2004 Mercedes Benz SLR, 2004 Ford GT, 2005 Ferrari F430, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG, 2005 Ruf RT 12, 2005 Bugatti Veyron 16.4, 2005 Corvette Z06, 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, 2007
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